KATHMANDU: The ruling CPN-UML has dismissed the allegations made by former vice-chair Bhim Rawal during his press conference on Wednesday as baseless accusations.
Following the 43rd meeting of the party’s central secretariat on Thursday, Deputy General Secretary Pradeep Gyawali characterized Rawal’s claims as repetitive and unsubstantiated.
“We did not specifically discuss Bhim Rawal during the meeting. However, the 31-page document he presented is merely a continuation of past criticisms,” said Gyawali.
He added that Rawal’s accusations closely resemble the 19-page charges made by Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) against then-Prime Minister KP Oli in 2077.
Gyawali argued that accusations and criticism alone cannot bring change or build the nation. He recalled similar instances when leaders like Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai used harsh rhetoric against other political forces. “If accusations could build a nation, there was a time when leaders like Dr. Baburam Bhattarai and Prachanda criticized traditional parties much more intensely. Now, even leaders like Rabi are following this trend,” Gyawali said.
According to Gyawali, most of Rawal’s 31-page document consisted of criticisms, with only a fraction dedicated to proposed plans. He claimed this imbalance contributed to UML’s decision to revoke Rawal’s party membership.
Regarding issues like the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the split of the Nepal Communist Party, Gyawali said these were already addressed during the 2079 elections. “Back then, seven parties formed an alliance, labeling UML and its leadership as the main problem. Despite this, UML emerged as the top choice for the people,” he stated.
Gyawali emphasized that UML would not engage in a race of accusations and instead focus on productive efforts. He also mentioned that the government is prioritizing constitutional amendments, implementing the seven-point agreement, finalizing pending bills, drafting new laws, and improving economic conditions through structured efforts.
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